Caleb Farley tests positive for COVID-19, won't attend draft

Former Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Caleb Farley tests positive for COVID-19, won't attend NFL draft

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 4/28/21

Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley, who had been scheduled to attend the NFL draft in Cleveland, has tested positive for COVID-19 and will watch the event from home.

Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley has tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday on a test administered by the NFL, per agent @DrewJRosenhaus. He is totally asymptomatic and feels completely normal, per the agent. However he won’t be allowed to attend the draft in Cleveland.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2021

Farley is a potential first-round pick and likely would be the first cornerback off the board in this week's draft if it wasn't for injury concerns. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a back injury for more than two years and has had two surgeries since he played his last game in 2019.

In 10 games during the 2019 campaign, Farley recorded four interceptions, 12 pass breakups and 20 tackles.

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